Nicole Tucker

I'm fundraising for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity

I support the women, calming the screams,

Survive on tea and half-baked dreams.

But now I’m running with my shoes laced tight,

For charity, and not just fright!

From robots sharp to memory kits,

This charity funds all the hits.

So I’ll jog, I’ll puff, I might just crawl

But I’ll do it with love for one and all!

So this midwife has her moment to shine,

I’ve timed contractions — now it’s my time!

As a midwife in the Trust, I’m already used to long shifts, running up and down corridors, and catching babies and helping women at all hours of the day; so really, signing up for a run might just feel like another day at work… except with slightly less screaming (and tears hopefully).

In all seriousness, I’m running  I’ve seen first hand the incredible work the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity does.

 From seeing the women benefit from comforting spaces for families dealing with heartbreak in maternity and this charity helps us go beyond the basics and deliver the kind of care that really stays with people.

I’ve watched families, unfortunately friends and colleagues benefit from the charity’s support. Whether that’s through improved resources, vital equipment, or simply knowing they’re backed by a team that truly cares. And let’s be honest: in maternity, we’re used to making magic happen with very little-so when the charity steps in with extras that really make a difference, we notice (and we might even cry… but in a heartfelt, not sleep-deprived way).

Running for this cause is my way of giving back to a team and a community that constantly give their all. And if I have to swap my Crocs for running trainers to do it-so be it. Though if someone could meet me at the finish line with snacks and a cup of tea, that’d be great!